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Ray Clarke Upholstery & Design

London, London

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‘19 Certificate of Excellence, 2019

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I am an upholsterer, soft furnisher and textile designer based in east London providing a range of upholstery services. I create bespoke upholstery, re-upholstery and soft furnishings, using traditional or modern techniques and materials suited to furniture for your home or business

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18 November 2019

I adore looking at him working and creating. Such passion & precision. Works of art.

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16 October 2019

excellent work - Ray re covered a Roche Bobois modular sofa that comprised 12 pieces including corners in three Designers Guild velvets.
The piping and attention to detail from Ray means it is beautifully finished.
He was always helpful to me as a client and although the original time quote was extended he kept me fully briefed on progress and involved in any decisions.
I found his work top quality all round, less expensive than other central London quotes, and I highly recommend his service.
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15 October 2019

Ray is a gifted upholster. He has covered a dozen dining seats, 2 office chairs and a sofa suite for me to an exceptionally high quality


Ray is very passionate about his job and it shines through in his work and client engagement on jobs
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7 September 2019

Awesome craftsmanship and quality products love love love xx

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22 August 2019

It is a real pleasure to work and learn more about upholstery next to such a wise big figure as is Ray

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23 June 2019

I love the twone monkey cushions Ray made for me. They are unique and beautifully made. They make me smile every day. Ray is a talented designer, a gentleman and a pleasure to work with.

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21 June 2019

Ray is a wonderful and considerate person to work with, he has a high level of detail and excellent customer service. We ordered a pair of Ray’s wonderful Monkey cushions and wasn’t disappointed when they arrived. The supreme quality and superb craftsmanship showed throughout. The cushions and his design are simply a piece of art work .

We would not hesitate to return to Ray for more upholstery needs and recommend him highly.
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18 June 2019

Edgy, talented and passionate about his work. If I had the money my home would definitely be ‘Ray Clarked’ ❤️

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28 April 2019

Impeccable craftsmanship. Professional, creative and friendly. Ray Clarke is obviously passionate about his craft and the results reflect this.

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29 March 2019

My wife needed her queening stool recovering after many years of use. Some of the thigh padding leather top had worn right down leading to chafing. Top class service all round and the stool is now the centre of attention in our living room once again. Thanks so much More...

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26 March 2019

An absolutely professional service. The job could not have been done any better. We will now use Ray Clarke for all our upholstery work. He delivered on time and there were no hidden charges. More...

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2 March 2019

Ray has upholstered my tired looking faded-pink moth-holed 70-year old armchair with the greatest care, love and attention and restored it to new glory with tweed and a real authentic feel. He always filled me in on developments, asked my feedback on design choices, was very transparent about the costs and showed such great craftsmanship that I recommend his work wholeheartedly. More...

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3 February 2019

I got in contact with Ray to repair my scatter cushions but unfortunately the silk was too worn in some places. I bought these beautiful monkey print cushions instead! Thank you!

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8 October 2018

I needed chair legs replacing and Ray sources the new materials and fixed the chair. Ray was quick to get back to me, really easy to communicate with and did a great job fast! Will be recommending to a friend who needs a chair upholstered. More...

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23 July 2018

Stunning work from a master craftsman. Ray oozes passion and skill and his work reflects it.

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23 July 2018

What an inspiration! Using traditional techniques and gorgeous fabrics. I love love his work!

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23 July 2018

Super talented, professional and lovely.

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23 July 2018

Love the monkey cushions and high back arm chair! Beautifully finished.

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23 July 2018

Amazing artisan - who's attention to detail is second to none - keep inspiring x

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23 July 2018

Your monkey chair, a piece of art.

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23 July 2018

Ray did a great job restoring my leather sofa cushions - highly recommended!

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23 July 2018

Amazing x money for nothing great programme afternoon watching x

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23 July 2018

You are a magnificent designer...you inspired and encourage the African pride....thanks for your work.

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23 July 2018

The monkey upholstered chair... Wow
Ray designed the material himself.
Such beautiful colours.
I loved it
Keep up the good work xx

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23 July 2018

Unique and timeless designs
Definitely worth investing in one

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23 July 2018

I am in LOVE with the padded saloon doors Ray made for us! Searched for a while for the right guy for the job and so glad I found Ray to do it! He was super helpful and came round to collect the doors and kept us in the loop throughout the job. He was patient and understanding when we had to delay a few days and the craftsmanship is second to none! Thank you! x More...

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23 July 2018

'Money for Norhing' you are a true talent. Incredible monkey chair.
Ray Clark is definitely one for your little black book.

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23 July 2018

Couldn't afford the chair but my two mega monkey cushions have more than made up for it- superb quality, speedy delivery and the most unique design. Keep inspiring Ray Clarke- you are amazing!! � More...

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9 July 2018

Ray was professional throughout our project, providing me with quotes that were kept to, and timelines that were met. Plus we got some beautifully upholstered seating! It's nice to give a piece of furniture a new lease of life using the skills of someone like Ray, better for us and better for the planet. More...

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28 May 2018

Ray Clarke is a very talented man and he always works incredibly hard at reupholstering furniture. He aims to produce the best he can and he always delivers, even if this means taking his time to get it right. His skills are first class and this is reflected in his work. Whether a cushion, chair or footstool he genuinely does craft each piece with love. Over the years I have purchased a footstool and a couple of cushions for myself, and a footstool and a number of cushions for friends and family. Collectively we have all been absolutely delighted with the quality and craftsmanship of the items we have received. On behalf of myself, friends and family I would like to say a big thanks to Ray for giving us that joy. Keep on stitching Mr Clarke!! More...

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6 November 2017

Ray did an amazing job upholstering and generally fixing up this chair I bought as a gift for my 3 year old godson. I'm really grateful to Ray for fitting the job around his other projects so it was ready in time for his birthday,

Ray was brilliant to work with and explained the whole process to me so I felt confident the chair was in good hands, The result was wonderful. It looked so great it was hard to give it away! Thanks Ray.
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13 September 2017

Ray recovered a 1920's love seat for me- it's AMAZING! He is a true creative master. He used his own design - the monkeys- it's a focal point of our home. Thanks Ray- we've had so many comments on it already. More...

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20 August 2017

Ray did a great job restoring a very moth-eaten 1950's Danish sofa I had acquired. Not only did he come round to view the piece in person, it was really beneficial that he could get a sense of my style and taste and how it could complement my other furnishings. I would thoroughly recommend Ray and his work, I appreciated his creativity so he could advise me of that would work the best but he was extremely professional and always kept me informed about the delivery timescale. Great job and highly recommended! More...

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28 May 2017

Amazing upholstery! Brilliant finish

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25 April 2017

Ray put new upholstery on two armchairs and the final product is excellent. I had a decision to make, replace the chairs with new ones or have them reupholstered, albeit for a similar price maybe? I am so pleased with this decision I made. I love the chairs but they needed care and this is just what Ray has provided. I can highly recommend his work. More...

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18 April 2017

Ray reupholstered and rebuilt three seat cushions on an old chesterfield sofa for me as well as upholstering three kitchen stools. I am so happy with the outcome! Ray took the necessary time to match the color and thickness of leather that worked for the original sofa (which was an antique) so that the cushions would match. And they do! The stools look great and are much more comfortable than before. More...

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17 April 2017

Ray and Rowena restored a family rocking chair that had huge sentimental value. Tasteful design and the workmanship was first class. The chair has pride of position in our living room. More...

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Q&As

I love being able to transform a piece and through my knowledge improve the internal fillings and suspension to give your treasured furniture a new lease of life
I love designing and bringing to print my own fit for purpose upholstery fabric designs
I love the using colourful , vibrant fabrics

Services

Complete "Rip-down" of existing frames, application of springs, stitching in of hair or coir fibre, application of skin wadding and wool felt, hand stitching

Complete removal of existing fillings and suspension, application of a variety of suspension systems , rubberised hair, composite foams and the use of barrier cloths or arranging back-coating of applicable fabrics

Re-gluing,screwing, fitting dowels and or cleanup and / or recutting joints

Production and supply of new seat fillings, scatter and/ or seat & back cushions and bolsters
Production and supply of roman blinds

Production and supply of fitted or loose removable covers

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